by Jeroslyn JoVonn
February 28, 2024
BLACK ENTERPRISE 2024 Women of Power Summit will welcome over 1,800 professional women of color for a weekend of inspiration, connection, and empowerment.
BLACK ENTERPRISE 2024 Women of Power Summit will welcome over 1,800 professional women of color for a weekend of inspiration, connection, and empowerment.
Announced on Monday, Feb. 26, the 18th annual Women of Power Summit will return to The Bellagio Hotel & Casino from Wednesday, March 27, through Saturday, March 30, to honor esteemed business trailblazers, including Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments, Judy Smith, Founder and President of Smith & Company; and Thasunda Duckett, CEO of TIAA, among others.
Hobson, Smith, and Duckett will receive the highly regarded “Legacy Award” for embodying resilience, innovation, and leadership, while perfectly encapsulating the essence and ethos of the Women of Power Summit. Other honorees include recipients of the third annual Luminary Award, Author, Democratic Strategist, and Co-Host of MSNBC’s The Weekend, Symone Sanders Townsend; Co-Founder of Pronghorn / Executive Chairwoman of Lobos 1707 Tequila & Mezcal, Dia Simms; and Founder & CEO of STEMBoard and LINGO, Aisha Bowe who will all be recognized for their outstanding contributions and pioneering efforts in advancing diversity within their respective industries.
The 18th annual Women of Power Summit guarantees a memorable experience filled with inspiring sessions, thought-provoking panel discussions, and unparalleled networking opportunities. Carefully curated to guide attendees in setting intentional goals to ignite inspiration, the Summit showcases remarkable leaders who have made a lasting impact in their respective fields.
“For almost two decades, the Women of Power Summit has represented a beacon of inspiration, resilience, and empowerment for women across the business industry,” said Earl Butch Graves Jr., CEO of BLACK ENTERPRISE.
“As we continue to evolve in our purpose and embark on this exciting journey with Accenture as our title sponsor, we envision a future where the Summit’s legacy continues to shine brightly, breaking barriers and fostering a community where the remarkable achievements of women are celebrated, and the conference is elevated to new heights of significance.”
Accenture is the title sponsor of this year’s Summit, which aligns seamlessly with the company’s commitment to a culture of equality and shared success.
“At Accenture, we foster a culture and a workplace where all our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected, and are empowered to do their best work,” said Yolanda Friend, North America Inclusion & Diversity lead.
“We are committed to helping everyone thrive, which includes the advancement and representation of women. Collaboration with partners, like BLACK ENTERPRISE, facilitates meaningful and impactful connections for our executives.”
Those interested in attending the 2024 Women of Power Summit can learn more about this year’s programming and the complete list of speakers and purchase tickets at https://www.blackenterprise.com/event/women-of-power-2024/.
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